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Apr 18
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Interferry Welcomes Historic IMO GHG Regulations

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After more than 15 years of negotiations, the IMO has adopted global rules to reduce the carbon intensity of shipping fuels, marking a major step toward meeting its greenhouse gas targets. Under the new Global Fuel Standard, ships must gradually reduce the carbon content of the energy they use, starting in 2028 and benchmarked against 2008 levels.

The compliance system includes financial penalties for high-emission fuels and rewards for low-carbon alternatives. Revenue will help fund the IMO’s Net-Zero initiatives. Interferry supports the move, though notes the new system’s complexity.

Read more on the Interferry website: https://interferry.com/regulatory-reports/

And this is the IMO announcement: https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/pages/IMO-approves-netzero-regulations.aspx

Apr 11
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New Safety Brochure: “E-cars on Board – A Safe Passage”

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Interferry has released a new brochure addressing one of today’s most discussed maritime topics: the safety of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on ro-pax ferries.

Drawing on recent research and findings from EU-funded projects such as Lash Fire, the brochure provides clear and accessible guidance for ferry operators, passengers, and stakeholders.

Core message: BEVs do not present a greater fire risk than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles.

Presented in a Q&A format, the publication:

  • Explains why BEV fires are statistically less frequent
  • Clarifies common misconceptions around fire causes, intensity, extinguishing methods, and fume toxicity
  • Details safe storage practices and the safety of on-board charging

“As electric vehicle numbers rise globally, so do questions about their impact on ferry safety. With the travel season approaching, it’s more important than ever for operators to provide passengers with clear and accurate information. This brochure is a practical tool to support that.”

Johan Roos, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Interferry

 

The brochure is free to download and share—membership not required.
Ferry operators are encouraged to make it accessible to passengers to support informed, confident travel.

Download the brochure and print instructions (ZIP, 1.2 MB): https://interferry.com/e-cars-on-board-brochure/

Apr 19
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Interferry and IMO conclude successful Africa Ferry Safety Seminar in Dar es Salaam

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A collaborative effort to elevate ferry safety standards in Africa concluded April 17th, after a two-day intensive seminar co-hosted by Interferry and the International Maritime Organization. Over 100 participants from across the African ferry industry and Interferry´s global network convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, united in the wake of recent regional tragedies.

The association fielded a delegation of 15 seasoned professionals from its worldwide operator and supplier members, whose purpose was to listen, exchange experience and share best practices on both operational and regulatory levels. Open discussions focused on critical areas impacting safety, including ticketing and passenger counting, cargo loading and stowage, vessel design and classification, insurance and financing, management culture and technical management, incident reporting, and the crucial role of political will in driving safety improvements.

May 27
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European ports and Interferry agree priorities for sustainable future

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A meeting between ESPO and Interferry has agreed a common work programme to promote an environmentally sustainable future for the European ferry business through the provision and use of onshore power supply (OPS).

  1. Ferries must be recognised as a sustainable passenger transport mode.
  2. Ferry ports should act as soon as possible to deploy OPS, and ferry lines should commit to using OPS whenever it is available.
  3. Investments should initially be made where it makes most sense in terms of maximising emissions reductions per installation.
  4. Both ports and ferries call for a coherent and predictable framework that provides legal certainty for stakeholders.
  5. Huge investments require funding
  6. New fuels and technologies for greening the shipping industry should be encouraged and promoted, alongside development of the relevant safety and operational standards.

EU-wide tax exemption for electricity provided to ships at berth.

Read more on Interferry.com
Apr 14
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Interferry: call for conference papers

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Interferry has launched a call for papers addressing the ‘Power and People’ themes of its 46th annual conference taking place in Seattle, USA, this October.

Under the Power theme, presentations are invited on any sustainable, future-proof vessel powering options and the related challenges – notably the regulatory targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions of some 50% by 2030 and a ‘net zero’ scenario by 2050.

The People sessions aim to explore issues facing operators regarding staffing and succession planning, with particular attention to training and retention at a time when the maritime sector, like all industries, is facing an acute shortage of skilled labour.

Full details on the Interferry website
Nov 26
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Interferry GHG Data Survey Bids for Fair Application of IMO Proposals

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Interferry is conducting a major energy efficiency data survey among members to ensure that existing ferries can comply with short-term greenhouse gas emissions measures agreed in principle at last week’s meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee.

Subject to final approval at next June’s MEPC meeting, by 2023 existing ships must achieve new pre-defined energy efficiency values in an initial step towards the 2030 target of a 40% improvement compared with 2008 values – or lose their licence to operate.

Interferry’s survey aims to reconcile the diversity of ferry operations within sector-specific adaptations to the regulatory instrument, the Energy Efficiency Existing Ships Index (EEXI).  In this regard, one of Interferry’s main objectives is that true CO2 reductions through historic and future measures carried out by ferry operators are fully credited in the regulation.

Read more on Interferry.com
Jun 04
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INTERFERRY

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Interferry Welcomes Easing Of Travel Restrictions, Follow Up

In his monthly letter, CEO Mike Corrigan explains how Interferry’s efficient work generated an invitation to participate in the European Union’s (EU’s) Commissioner for Transport’s ‘Healthy Gateways project’. Well done, Interferry!

“On May 15 we issued the above titled News Release in response to increasing signals across the globe that ferry routes would soon be opening up to more than just the movement of lifeline goods and essential travel. To say that this is welcome news might be the biggest understatement in my 17+ years in the ferry industry. Throughout the world, we are pleased to see that more and more governments and health agencies are recognizing that ferries will be the preferred choice of transportation for most travelers as restrictions loosen up – given their ability to adhere to physical distancing onboard and at the terminals, as well as the many other safety measures the industry has adopted.

These measures, COVID-19 Guidance for Ferries, were developed through Interferry’s Operators Policy Committee in consultation with operator members and issued via Johan Roos’ Regulatory Report to the membership and also to European Union’s (EU’s) Commissioner for Transport (COM). Johan reports that our Guidance was very well received by the EU COM. In fact, we have been invited to participate in the EU COM’s Healthy Gateways project and to provide assistance with the development of its comprehensive COVID guidelines for European ferries.”

May 20
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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

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Interferry welcomes the European Commission’s guidance on the gradual relaxation of travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and relaunching of transportation links that will go into effect in advance of this summer’s travel and tourism season.  Earlier, Interferry had issued its own ‘best practice’ guidelines for the safe resumption of passenger ferry services once local authorities provided the green light.

Read more on Interferry.com